Left alone this week, Nathaniel had no other options but to record a podcast all by his lonesome (with the help of two very special guests). Lots of game news this week, buckle in :)
THINGS MENTIONED
Polygon: MultiVersus is dead for real this time: https://www.polygon.com/gaming/517406/multiversus-canceled-shut-down-date
Pokemon TCG Pocket is leaky as hell: https://www.polygon.com/news/515271/pokemon-tcg-pockets-space-time-smackdown-leak-datamine-weavile-bidoof
A fake PlayStation that plays real PlayStation games? It's more likely than you think: https://www.polygon.com/gaming/512589/superstation-one-pre-order-playstation-console
Polygon reports that the Switch 2 can expect some Xbox games: https://www.polygon.com/news/514398/nintendo-switch-2-xbox-games
Meanwhile, another Xbox exclusive is coming to PS5: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/forza-horizon-5-ps5
Elden Ring's multiplayer beta is on the horizon and people are losing it: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/co-op/elden-ring-nightreign-beta-invites-are-apparently-so-in-demand-scalpers-are-already-trying-to-resell-them-for-hundreds-of-dollars/
NintendoLife on the trademark battle Nintendo is waging in Costa Rica: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/01/random-local-supermarket-wins-trademark-battle-against-nintendo
PCGamer on the GOG dreamlist: https://www.pcgamer.com/software/platforms/gog-just-brought-dino-crisis-1-and-2-back-to-life-and-wants-your-help-shouting-at-the-execs-imprisoning-your-favourite-games/
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